Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

World’s biggest electric dump truck to start testing in Africa

The Anglo American electric dump truck. Source: Williams Engineering

Anglo American, ENGIE, and Williams Advanced Engineering to begin testing the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, a 290-tonne behemoth with a high voltage battery system.

Ikea has a commitment for 100% electric fleets by 2025. Source: Ikea

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Amazon, Ikea, Siemens join new alliance to accelerate electric fleets

Amazon, Ikea North America, AT&T, DHL, and Siemens are just some of the big names signing up to new corporate advocacy group for electric vehicles.

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Leak: Tesla confirms its electric Semi will go into production this year

Leaked letter confirms production of Tesla Semi electric truck will commence in limited numbers in the second half of 2020.

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Australia’s SEA Electric takes massive order for 100 electric trucks

Australia's SEA Electric takes largest order to date from US-based commercial electric fleet provider Zeem Solutions, announcing an order for 100 Hino 195 EVs.

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VW’s truck division to pour $3.3 billion into electromobility and digitalisation

Volkswagen’s truck division to invest in electromobility and digitalisation in effort to keep pace with industry’s “radical” transformation.

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Los Angeles start-up Neuron EV launches modular electric trucks

California company unveils electric utility vehicles whose modular nature could "transform the automotive industry”.

BYD truck launch australia electric - optimised

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China’s BYD teams up with Macquarie to bring electric trucks to Australia

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD will offer two models of all-electric trucks to the Australian market through leasing arrangements signed with Macquarie Group.

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